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Windows User/Computer Description Field

Though more common in Active Directory, it is possible for a sysadmin to store account details (such as a password) in a computer or user's account description field.

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Get-LocalUser

We can also enumerate the computer description field via PowerShell using the Get-WmiObject cmdlet with the Win32_OperatingSystem class.

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Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_OperatingSystem | select Description
Last update: 2025-05-18
Created: May 18, 2025 16:41:27